Item - 2023.MM5.38
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on March 29, 2023 without amendments.
MM5.38 - Request to Accept an In-kind Donation for Upgrades to Outdoor Basketball Court in Joel Weeks Park - by Councillor Paula Fletcher, seconded by Councillor Shelley Carroll
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 14 - Toronto - Danforth
City Council Decision
City Council on March 29, 30 and 31, 2023, adopted the following:
1. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation to accept the in-kind donation of up to $125,000 from Buckets & Borders Incorporated for the purposes of upgrades to the Don Mount basketball court in Joel Weeks Park, in compliance with the Donations to the City of Toronto for Community Benefits Policy.
2. City Council authorize the General Manager, Parks, Forestry and Recreation, to negotiate, enter into, and execute a construction and donation agreement with Bucket & Borders Incorporated for the purpose of refurbishing the outdoor basketball court in Joel Weeks Park, on terms and conditions acceptable to the General Manager of Parks, Forestry and Recreation, in a form and content satisfactory to the City Solicitor, and in compliance with City policies applicable to capital projects.
Background Information (City Council)
Motions (City Council)
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, need to be waived to permit introduction of Motion MM5.38. A two-thirds vote of Council Members present is required to waive notice.
Speaker Nunziata advised Council that the provisions of Chapter 27, Council Procedures, require that Motion MM5.38 be referred to the Executive Committee. A two-thirds vote of the Council Members present is required to waive referral.